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About us As the world’s largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand. Sh

About us

As the world’s largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand. Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world.

Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambience where we embrace every opportunity to give our guests a personal and enriching experience. If you’d like to embrace a wider world of experiences and opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.|

The Willard InterContinental Washington, DC is one of the most iconic hotels in the Nation’s Capital. Since 1818, the Willard InterContinental Hotel has played host to the world’s social and political elite. Often referred to as the ‘Residence of Presidents’, The Willard has welcomed U.S. presidents, foreign dignitaries and celebrities, as well as has been the site of many historic moments in U.S. history. Located in the heart of the nation’s capital on Pennsylvania Avenue, the Willard continues to be the hotel of choice for heads of state and leaders of the world’s business, cultural, social and political sectors. The hotel’s 335 well-appointed large guestrooms include 41 elegant suites. Dining options consist of the Cafe du Parc, a popular French bistro with seasonal outdoor seating, traditional Afternoon Tea in Peacock Alley, the classic Round Robin Bar and Private In-Room Dining. There is over 20,000 square feet of Conference and Banquet space and the hotel hosts events ranging from intimate meetings to luxurious weddings. The Willard InterContinental combines heritage, sustainability and luxury with contemporary comfort and the latest technology.

Your day to day

Right now, we’re looking for a Doorperson – to make sure our guests always have a warm welcome – creating a haven for them to escape and relax in or get a bit of last-minute work done. We’ll need a little flexibility with your time so we can serve our guests the best we can.

+ Welcome all arriving guests; assist guests with front door and unloading luggage from vehicles. Alert management of any suspicious activities or characters.

+ Coordinate baggage handling with bell-persons and/or luggage attendants; may assist with luggage handling as necessary.

+ Assist departing guest will all luggage and transportation needs; invite departing guests back to the hotel and thank them for visiting.

+ Summon taxis, shuttle drivers, or valet parking attendants upon guest request; control traffic flow at hotel entrance.

+ Coordinate baggage handling with bell-persons and/or luggage attendants; may assist with luggage handling as necessary.

+ Perform other duties as assigned such as ensuring the hotel entrance is free of litter and debris.

What we need from you

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma or equivalent, and one year guest service or doorperson experience preferred. Must speak fluent English. Other languages preferred.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

+ Carrying, pushing, or lifting items weighing up to 100 pounds

+ Handling objects such as luggage

+ Bending, stooping, kneeling

Other:|

+ Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with clients, guests and employees.

+ Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when completing departmental records/logs, reading road signs, etc..

+ May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

What we offer

We’ll reward all your hard work with a great salary and benefits – including a uniform, great room discount and superb training.

Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care, that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve – click here to find out more about us.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to an individual’s, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.|

IHG is committed to promoting a culture of inclusion where everyone feels safe, respected and valued. We seek talent from all backgrounds to join our teams, and encourage our colleagues to bring their authentic and best selves to work.

Not Applicable for Colorado Applicants

Requirements

As the world’s largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand. Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world.

Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambience where we embrace every opportunity to give our guests a personal and enriching experience. If you’d like to embrace a wider world of experiences and opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.|

The Willard InterContinental Washington, DC is one of the most iconic hotels in the Nation’s Capital. Since 1818, the Willard InterContinental Hotel has played host to the world’s social and political elite. Often referred to as the ‘Residence of Presidents’, The Willard has welcomed U.S. presidents, foreign dignitaries and celebrities, as well as has been the site of many historic moments in U.S. history. Located in the heart of the nation’s capital on Pennsylvania Avenue, the Willard continues to be the hotel of choice for heads of state and leaders of the world’s business, cultural, social and political sectors. The hotel’s 335 well-appointed large guestrooms include 41 elegant suites. Dining options consist of the Cafe du Parc, a popular French bistro with seasonal outdoor seating, traditional Afternoon Tea in Peacock Alley, the classic Round Robin Bar and Private In-Room Dining. There is over 20,000 square feet of Conference and Banquet space and the hotel hosts events ranging from intimate meetings to luxurious weddings. The Willard InterContinental combines heritage, sustainability and luxury with contemporary comfort and the latest technology.

Your day to day

Right now, we’re looking for a Doorperson – to make sure our guests always have a warm welcome – creating a haven for them to escape and relax in or get a bit of last-minute work done. We’ll need a little flexibility with your time so we can serve our guests the best we can.

+ Welcome all arriving guests; assist guests with front door and unloading luggage from vehicles. Alert management of any suspicious activities or characters.

+ Coordinate baggage handling with bell-persons and/or luggage attendants; may assist with luggage handling as necessary.

+ Assist departing guest will all luggage and transportation needs; invite departing guests back to the hotel and thank them for visiting.

+ Summon taxis, shuttle drivers, or valet parking attendants upon guest request; control traffic flow at hotel entrance.

+ Coordinate baggage handling with bell-persons and/or luggage attendants; may assist with luggage handling as necessary.

+ Perform other duties as assigned such as ensuring the hotel entrance is free of litter and debris.

What we need from you

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma or equivalent, and one year guest service or doorperson experience preferred. Must speak fluent English. Other languages preferred.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

+ Carrying, pushing, or lifting items weighing up to 100 pounds

+ Handling objects such as luggage

+ Bending, stooping, kneeling

Other:|

+ Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with clients, guests and employees.

+ Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when completing departmental records/logs, reading road signs, etc..

+ May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

What we offer

We’ll reward all your hard work with a great salary and benefits – including a uniform, great room discount and superb training.

Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care, that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve – click here to find out more about us.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to an individual’s, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.|

IHG is committed to promoting a culture of inclusion where everyone feels safe, respected and valued. We seek talent from all backgrounds to join our teams, and encourage our colleagues to bring their authentic and best selves to work.

Not Applicable for Colorado Applicants

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual’s, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.